Do we need H1 stamp after change of status from H4 while cruising outside USA

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered December 03, 2012 22:24. No visa is need to return to the US after a short trip to Mexico.
   
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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered November 28, 2012 00:55. Under the Contiguous Territory rule, one can travel to an adjacent.country (Mexico and Canada), remain there for up to 30 days and be readmitted back to the US without necessitating a consular visa stamp.

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   Shah PeerallyPro

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   Answered November 28, 2012 01:15. I will agree with my colleague. Worst case scenario, she can always enter on the H4 and then re-apply for the H1B.

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